Victor Oladipo Says he is Committed to Pacers, Denys Trade Request

The former Indiana Hoosiers says he wants to stay.

With rumours circulating around the future of Victor Oladipo in Indiana, the Pacers guard said he is committed to his team in an interview with The Athletic.

“I know there have been people saying that I have asked players to trade for me,” said Oladipo, in an attempt to silence rumours that he has requested a trade. “That’s just not true, period. I love my teammates, I cherish the state of Indiana and I’m focused on leading this franchise to a title.”

Victor Oladipo on @TheAthleticNBA: "I know there have been people saying that I have asked players to trade for me. That's just not true, period. I love my teammates, I cherish the state of Indiana and I'm focused on leading this franchise to a title.”https://t.co/tZwhFkhqrk

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 13, 2020

A former All-Star, Oladipo has struggled to regain his top form since returning from a devastating quad injury. Oladipo has only played in just 55 games in his last two seasons and is set to enter his walk year.

The 28-year old averaged 14.5 points in the 2019-20 season, his lowest mark since his rookie season.